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MeSH Heading: Atracurium
Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.531.085.061
Unique ID: D001279
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001279
Scope Note: A non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent with short duration of action. Its lack of significant cardiovascular effects and its lack of dependence on good kidney function for elimination provide clinical advantage over alternate non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents.
Entry Term(s): 33 A 74; Atracurium Besilate; Atracurium Besylate; Atracurium Dibesylate; BW-33A; Relatrac; Tracrium
Pharm Action: Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents
Nicotinic Antagonists
Related Numbers: 40AX66P76P; 64228-79-1; 64228-81-5
CAS Type 1 Name: Isoquinolinium, 2,2'-(1,5-pentanediylbis(oxy(3-oxo-3,1-propanediyl)))bis(1-((3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl))-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-
NLM Classification #: QV 140
Previous Indexing: Isoquinolines (1966-1986)
Public MeSH Note: 87
History Note: 87
Date Established: 1987/01/01
Date of Entry: 1986/07/14
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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